‘Community Journalism’ Archives
Trash Incinerator Likely Connected to Community’s Increased Asthma Rates
By KATHERINE MANDT The HERC. PHOTO: Cirien Saadeh Minneapolis houses one of seven trash incinerators in Minnesota. The Hennepin Energy Recovery Center (HERC) incinerator is located on the edge of Downtown Minneapolis, close to North Minneapolis and the densely populated Phillips Community and other Minneapolis Communities. Residents of these Communities have seen and lived the impacts of the HERC. They want to see the HERC shut down. “I have a stake in getting this shutdown. I have two little kids growing up. I love to ride my bike. I have friends who come here to ride their bikes. They’re breathing in all this smut. It’s gotta go’” said Marco Fields, a Northside resident, in an article published in the Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder. A trash incinerator burns hazardous materials in a combustion chamber at high temperatures to destroy contaminants. Solid waste can take between 30 to 90 minutes, while liquid and gaseous waste can be done in 2 seconds. They emit [...]
Resources for Students and Families in Phillips
By ELLIE SKAJA There are various free resources and programs available for students and families in the Phillips Community of Minneapolis, focused on addressing educational disparities in the Community. By providing access to tutoring, language support, Community programs, and online learning, these initiatives aim to support students and gain academic success within the Community. Tutoring at the Waite HouseLocation: 2323 11th Avenue S.Contact: 612-721-1681Hours: Weekdays, 10 AM - 4 PMCost: FreeDetails: Provides tutoring services to support students’ academic needs, helping them build their confidence and academic skills. English Language Learner Program (ELL) at Centro GuadalupanoLocation: 2424 18th Ave S.Contact: 612-767-2430 | guadcenter@gmail.comHours: Monday - Thursday, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AMCost: FreeDetails: Focuses on supporting non-native English speakers through language classes and resources. Class registration is Monday-Thursday at 9am. Banyan Community (various [...]
